Carlton County, Minnesota
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 31,671 people, 12,064 households, and 8,408 families residing in the county. The population density
was 37 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 13,721 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 91.75% White
, 0.97% Black
or African American
, 5.19% Native American
, 0.35% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.21% from other races
, and 1.52% from two or more races. 0.84% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 18.5% were of German, 16.9% Finnish, 12.5% Norwegian, 11.8% Swedish and 5.8% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000. 95.5% spoke English
, 1.8% Finnish
and 1.1% Spanish
as their first language.
There were 12,064 households out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.50% were married couples
living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.30% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.40% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 15.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $40,021, and the median income for a family was $48,406. Males had a median income of $38,788 versus $25,555 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $18,073. About 5.40% of families and 7.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.20% of those under age 18 and 9.30% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 31,671 people, 12,064 households, and 8,408 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 37 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 13,721 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 91.75% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.97% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 5.19% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.35% Asian
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.21% from other races
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, and 1.52% from two or more races. 0.84% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 18.5% were of German, 16.9% Finnish, 12.5% Norwegian, 11.8% Swedish and 5.8% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000. 95.5% spoke English
English language
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, 1.8% Finnish
Finnish language
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and 1.1% Spanish
Spanish language
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as their first language.
There were 12,064 households out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.50% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.30% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.40% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 15.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.20 males.
Per capita income
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for the county was $18,073. About 5.40% of families and 7.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.20% of those under age 18 and 9.30% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Moose Lake Township, Carlton County, Minnesota Moose Lake Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 956 as of the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.5 square miles , of which 32.7 square miles is land and 0.8 square... Twin Lakes Township, Carlton County, Minnesota Twin Lakes Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,912 as of the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 44.8 square miles , of which 42.8 square miles is land and... |
Clear Creek, Minnesota Clear Creek is an unorganized territory in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 118 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the unorganized territory has a total area of 36.6 square miles , of which, 36.5 square miles of it is... North Carlton, Minnesota North Carlton is an unorganized territory in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 958 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the unorganized territory has a total area of 127.2 square miles , of which, 124.3 square miles of it... |
Atkinson, Minnesota Atkinson is an unincorporated community in Atkinson Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, United States.The community is located between Cloquet and Mahtowa.... Automba, Minnesota Automba is an unincorporated community in Automba Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. It lies near Kettle River.Carlton County Roads 6 and 19 are two of the main routes in the community, and Minnesota State Highways 27 and 73 are nearby.... Duesler, Minnesota Duesler is a small unincorporated community in Blackhoof Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, United States, east of Barnum.Carlton County Road 6 serves as a main route in the community.-Further reading:* Minnesota DOT map of Carlton County... Esko, Minnesota Esko is an unincorporated community in Thomson Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, United States.The community is located between Cloquet and Duluth at the junction of Interstate 35 and County Road 1... Harney, Minnesota Harney is a small unincorporated community in Thomson Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. It lies between Cloquet and Duluth.Harney is located 6.5 miles east of the city of Cloquet; and 15.5 miles southwest of the city of Duluth.... Holyoke, Minnesota Holyoke is an unincorporated community in Holyoke Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. It lies between Sandstone and Duluth.Carlton County Road 8 and Minnesota State Highway 23 are two of the main routes in the community.... Iverson, Minnesota Iverson is an unincorporated community in Twin Lakes Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. It lies between Carlton and Cromwell on Minnesota State Highway 210, near Interstate 35.-Further reading:... |
Mahtowa, Minnesota Mahtowa is an unincorporated community in Mahtowa Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, United States.The community is located between Cloquet and Moose Lake, near the junction of Interstate 35 and Carlton County Road 4.... Nemadji, Minnesota Nemadji is a small unincorporated community in Barnum Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. It lies east of the cities of Barnum and Moose Lake.Carlton County Roads 8 and 11 are two of the main routes in the community.... Otter Creek, Minnesota Otter Creek is a small unincorporated community in Twin Lakes Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. It lies between Cloquet and Atkinson at the junction of Carlton County Roads 5 and 61.-Further reading:... Pleasant Valley, Minnesota Pleasant Valley is an unincorporated community in Wrenshall Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, United States, near Holyoke.Minnesota State Highway 23 and Carlton County Roads 1 and 6 are three of the main routes in the community.-Further reading:... Sawyer, Minnesota Sawyer is an unincorporated community in Atkinson Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, United States.The community is located between Carlton and Cromwell on Minnesota State Highway 210. Sawyer is located within the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation... Scotts Corner, Minnesota Scotts Corner is an unincorporated community in Twin Lakes Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. It lies near Wrenshall and Chub Lake.Carlton County Roads 3 and 4 are two of the main routes in the community.-Further reading:... |